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Welcome! The Upward Bound Program at UW-Green Bay is a comprehensive academic enrichment program designed
to prepare high school students for college who come from low-income and/or first-generation families. It
is a federal TRIO program funded by the U.S. Department of Education, created from the passing of
the Educational Opportunity Act of 1964. There is no cost to students or their families.
Our Rich History. The Upward Bound Program has been funded at UW-Green Bay since 1990 and is one of 770
such programs in the nation, serving 57 participants per year of an estimated 56,324 students in total.
Since its inception, UW-Green Bay Upward Bound has served more than 300 students, generating in participants
the skills and motivation necessary to compete and succeed in postsecondary education.
Academic Tutoring. Weekly after-school tutoring is provided to improve academic performance.
College Visits. Campus tours to area universities and private colleges to explore academic opportunities.
College Placement Assistance. Upward Bound can waive one ACT exam and most college application fees.
Pre-ACT instruction is offered to students asearly as their freshman year to prepare them for their
ACT examinations. Information and assistance with college applications, scholarships, and financial
aid are also provided.
Social/Personal/Career Counseling. One-to-one counseling on a monthly basis (or as often as needed)
addressing college, career and personal needs.
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What We Offer. Upward Bound provides participants with intense academic development, career exploration,
social and cultural exposure, personal support, decision-making and leadership development and direct
exposure to the college environment. Students participate in the program from the time of acceptance
through high school graduation.
Social/Cultural Activities or Trips. Various activities and field trips offered throughout the year to
broaden experience and enhance social skills.
Pre-college Summer Program. Participation in a required six-week pre-college summer residential
program (mid-June to late July) on the UW-Green Bay campus to earn high school credit, experience college
life and make new friends.
Stipends. A monthly stipend of twenty dollars ($20) during the school year and a weekly stipend of ten
dollars ($10) during the six-week summer program for satisfactory participation.
College Credit. Participation in the Bridge Program the summer following high school graduation. Upward
Bound sponsors tuition for a three (3) credit college course, books & supplies, room & board and a
weekly stipend.
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